EP1396409B1 - Set for rail-road transport and method for its handling - Google Patents

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EP1396409B1
EP1396409B1 EP03356130A EP03356130A EP1396409B1 EP 1396409 B1 EP1396409 B1 EP 1396409B1 EP 03356130 A EP03356130 A EP 03356130A EP 03356130 A EP03356130 A EP 03356130A EP 1396409 B1 EP1396409 B1 EP 1396409B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B61—RAILWAYS
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  • the present invention relates to a piggyback assembly and its handling method.
  • piggybacking Such combined transport, of both road and rail character, is referred to as piggybacking.
  • a piggyback assembly having the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE-A-10003315 .
  • the invention proposes to make a piggyback assembly using a railway equipment equipped with standard wheels, whose diameter is for example equal to 920 mm, or even 840 mm strictly.
  • the invention also aims to use stationary fixed installations as simple as possible, in particular that can be reduced to a railway incorporated in a paving mix, of a width limited for example to a dozen meters on each side of the track .
  • the invention also aims to avoid the use, in terminal stations, lifting gear too large, which are therefore a high cost, such as gantry, or sophisticated forklifts.
  • the invention further proposes to make a railway vehicle, belonging to the aforementioned piggyback assembly, which is mainly constructed from conventional elements.
  • a further object of the invention is to design adjustment members, allowing the device to be adapted reception of the road vehicle, according to possible rail gauge constraints.
  • the invention aims to provide a set of piggyback, which is able to load all road vehicles complying with European directives in force.
  • a piggyback assembly comprising a rail transport vehicle, a reception member of a road vehicle, and at least two transfer devices, adapted to cooperate with this receiving member, in which the railway vehicle defines a median housing volume of a body of the receiving member, this housing volume being open laterally on a free open side of the railway vehicle, said rail vehicle being further provided with means for supporting the body of the the receiving member, in a position of attachment of the latter, and each transfer device being provided with a movable transfer member between a folded position and an extended position, the receiving member being hollowed means for the passage each transfer member, in said securing position, while there is provided means for moving this receiving member, able to move it between said securing position and a raised position relative to the rail vehicle, for the transfer of this receiving member.
  • the piggyback assembly of the invention firstly comprises a rail car, generally designated by the reference 2.
  • This carrier wagon comprises a front bogie 4 and a rear bogie 6, intended to rest on rails R.
  • Each bogie supports an end platform, respectively 8 and rear 10.
  • Two respective ranges 20 and 22 extend from the lower end of a corresponding apron 16 or 18.
  • the facing aprons 16 and 18 are connected by two rails 34 and 36, extending one below the other, at a first side of the wagon 2.
  • the two facing ranges 20 and 22 are mutually connected by a lower link 38, extending along the main axis A of the car 2.
  • the rails 34 and 36, and the tie rod 38 can allow the passage of different lines, in particular compressed air and electricity, necessary for the proper operation of the railway train.
  • the railway wagon is built in such a way as to respect perfectly, particularly at the bottom, the standard railway gauges.
  • each platform, in this case 8, and the adjacent range, in this case 20, can be reinforced by means of a bracket 40.
  • several jacks, including a single 42 is illustrated, are provided in the vicinity of the aprons 16 and 18.
  • the middle part of the carrier wagon 2, located between the platforms 8 and 10, is formed only of the rails 34 and 36, as well as the low tug 38. This thus contributes to create, in this middle part, a free volume V , open laterally on the side 2 'opposite to the rails 34 and 36.
  • the piggyback assembly according to the invention also comprises a drawer 102, forming a device for receiving at least one road vehicle, such as a truck, which is not shown in the figures.
  • This drawer has a body 104, having a U-shape, in cross section.
  • the latter is provided with a floor 106, the upper face is reinforced with a longitudinal rib 108, as well as different transverse ribs. It can thus be provided a median transverse rib 110, as well as two transverse end ribs 112.
  • the floor of the drawer will be arranged to receive shims to immobilize the wheels of road vehicles during rail transport.
  • the floor 106 is extended by two supporting side walls 116 and 118. It should be noted that one of these 116 walls, intended to be received on the open side side 2 'of the car 2, is completely smooth. On the other hand, the other wall 118 has, on its outer face, a median recess 120, as well as a lower shoulder 122.
  • the rails 34 and 36 are shown in phantom, in the position of attachment, by gravity, the drawer 102 on the carrier wagon 2. It may be noted that the height of the recess 120 is greater than that of the upper rail 34, which which gives them a possibility of vertical travel, necessary both for the unlocking of the drawer, but also for its possible setting for traffic on all the networks below, while the low rail 36 rests against the underside of the shoulder 122.
  • the median volume V of the wagon therefore allows the housing 104 of the drawer.
  • the thickness of the side walls 116 and 118 may optionally be increased towards the ends of the drawer 102. This allows a possible reinforcement of the beaks described below, supporting the drawer and its load.
  • Possibilities of mooring the boxes of road vehicles to the upper parts of the side walls may be provided.
  • these walls can be raised by lighter structures designed to prevent Excessive clearance of the upper parts of the bodies of road vehicles likely to engage the railway gauge during transport.
  • small liftable ramps At the end of the floor of the drawer are provided small liftable ramps, whose length is, for example 45 centimeters, to facilitate access road vehicles inside the drawer despite the slight difference in height (about twenty centimeters only) between the top of the end beam of the drawer floor and the floor of the roadway.
  • the side walls 116 and 118 are extended at their two ends by side jaws 124, thus provided four in number.
  • These nozzles which are intended to rest on the platforms 8 and 10 of the car 2, are dug unrepresented blind holes for receiving the lugs 26 and 28, which are provided with these platforms.
  • Notches 126 intended as will be seen in the following passage of slides, are further provided in the underside of these beaks 124 (see in particular figure 2E ).
  • the piggyback assembly according to the invention finally comprises a device ensuring the transfer of the drawer 102.
  • This device called “transloader”, which is assigned in its entirety of the reference 202, is more particularly visible on the Figures 3A to 3F .
  • This frame 204 comprises a frame 204, mounted on wheels 206, which supports a driving cabin 208.
  • the upper part of this frame 204 constitutes a platform on which are mounted one or more slide (s) 210, which are equipped with rollers 212, to ensure easier movement.
  • each slide 210 includes a bottom 210 'and a movable upper portion 210 "which can be moved away from the bottom by 214.
  • This upper part is further provided with two pairs of shoulders 216, thus delimiting two housings 217 intended to receive the lower face of the beaks 124.
  • feeler 214 of a type known per se, which makes it possible to adjust the levels of the trays of the wagon and the transfer device, as will be described in the following.
  • Cylinders of which only one 216 is shown, ensure the movement of the slides, along a generally horizontal axis. Additional cylinders 218 further ensure the lifting of the entire transfer device 202, for its leveling with the corresponding wagon tray.
  • the rail transport vehicle 2 and the drawer 102 are secured, by cooperation of the rails 34, 36 and the tie rod 38, respectively with the recess 120, the shoulder 122 and the notch 114, as well as by the holding of the pins in their housing. It is assumed that this rail vehicle 2 has just arrived at the unloading site.
  • each of these wagon 2 is approached, at its lateral side 2 ', that is to say beyond the side wall 116 of the drawer 102, to ensure their direct mutual contact.
  • the latter corresponds to a very small spacing, for example less than 1 or 2 centimeters, between the wagon 2 and the devices 202.
  • the actuators 42 are maneuvered so as to stabilize the car 2, by "béquillant", to prevent inadvertent movement thereof during handling of the drawer 102 and its load.
  • the jacks 218 of the transfer device 202 are maneuvered so as to raise the latter, according to the arrow F 1 .
  • the upper wall of the frame 204 is advantageously placed slightly above the platforms 8 and 10 of the wagon 2.
  • This operation allows the establishment of the probe 214, which is operated horizontally according to the arrow F 2 . This then controls the exact leveling of the platform of the ferry 202 with the platform 8 of the carrier wagon 2.
  • each slide 210 At the end of this movement, the two housings 217 of each slide 210 are at the right of a corresponding nozzle 124.
  • the upper part of the slide 210 is then raised, for example about ten centimeters (arrow F 4 ), by the cylinders 214 incorporated in said slideway, so as to obtain the unlocking of the lugs 26, 28, 30 and 32 and the low tug 38.
  • These beaks are then received in the housings 217 of the slideway 210, as shown in the 3D figure .
  • the floor 106 of the drawer 102 is placed above the ground, since the cylinders 218 are still in use.
  • the car 2 also remains on cylinders, with the brakes tight, to guard against inadvertent movement.
  • the drawer 102 now rests on the ground, being disconnected from the transfer device 202.
  • the latter can withdraw, so as to win another workstation.
  • the road vehicle, initially received on the drawer 102 can be released, in order to move autonomously.
  • the maneuvers of one of the two transloaders are or must be enslaved to those of the other by a radio device, infrared, or the like, from the docking of the ferries to the wagon carrier.
  • the ferries can be fairly small size, handling handling of the receiving member are always transloaders stopped and stalled by their cylinders.
  • this drawer could be controlled by slides secured to the inner aprons 16 and 18 of the carrier wagon which would then be "symmetrical", since provided with two low rails 36 and a low pulling 38.
  • the drawers would be placed in the upper position, it could thus ensure continuity between the floors of the train cars, allowing the loading of road vehicles from one end of the train.

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The cargo system includes a system for transferring a load on to a railway truck from a road vehicle. A transfer support (210) is mounted on the rear of the road vehicle with a mechanism (202) for moving this from the road vehicle on to the railway transport vehicle. The system for handling cargo includes a railway transport vehicle (2) with a system for transferring a load on to this vehicle from a road vehicle. The railway vehicle is used for long distance transport, whilst the road vehicle is used for local transport. A transfer support (210) is mounted on the rear of the road vehicle with a mechanism (202) for moving this from the road vehicle on to the railway transport vehicle. The road vehicle is lifted to the level of the railway vehicle, and stabilised by jacks (218), before the transfer mechanism (202) moves the support (210) from the back of the road vehicle and rolls it laterally on to the railway vehicle.

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La présente invention concerne un ensemble de ferroutage, ainsi que son procédé de manutention.The present invention relates to a piggyback assembly and its handling method.

Dans le domaine des transports, il est fait appel, de manière croissante, à la combinaison des modes ferroviaire et routier. Ainsi, il est judicieux de transporter des marchandises, sur une courte distance, par la voie routière, par exemple grâce à un poids lourd. En vue de transports plus longs, il s'agit alors de placer l'intégralité de ce véhicule de transport routier sur un wagon ferroviaire.In the field of transport, increasing use is being made of the combination of rail and road modes. Thus, it is advisable to transport goods, for a short distance, by the road, for example by means of a heavy weight. In view of longer transport, it is then necessary to place the entire road transport vehicle on a railway wagon.

Un tel transport combiné, de caractère à la fois routier et ferroviaire, est dénommé ferroutage. Un ensemble de ferroutage comportant les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1 est connu de DE-A-10003315 .Such combined transport, of both road and rail character, is referred to as piggybacking. A piggyback assembly having the features of the preamble of claim 1 is known from DE-A-10003315 .

Ceci étant précisé, l'invention se propose de réaliser un ensemble de ferroutage mettant en oeuvre un matériel ferroviaire équipé de roues standard, dont le diamètre est par exemple égal à 920 mm, voire à la rigueur 840 mm.This being said, the invention proposes to make a piggyback assembly using a railway equipment equipped with standard wheels, whose diameter is for example equal to 920 mm, or even 840 mm strictly.

L'invention vise également à utiliser des installations terminales fixes aussi simples que possible, en particulier qui puissent être réduites à une voie ferrée incorporée dans un enrobé routier, d'une largeur limitée par exemple à une douzaine de mètres de chaque côté de la voie. Dans cette optique, il est également souhaitable que la caténaire éventuelle reste sous tension pendant la durée du transfert du véhicule routier.The invention also aims to use stationary fixed installations as simple as possible, in particular that can be reduced to a railway incorporated in a paving mix, of a width limited for example to a dozen meters on each side of the track . In this respect, it is also desirable for the potential catenary to remain energized for the duration of the transfer of the road vehicle.

L'invention vise également à éviter l'emploi, dans les gares terminales, d'engins de levage trop imposants, qui présentent de ce fait un coût élevé, tels que des portiques, ou encore des chariots élévateurs sophistiqués.The invention also aims to avoid the use, in terminal stations, lifting gear too large, which are therefore a high cost, such as gantry, or sophisticated forklifts.

L'invention se propose en outre de réaliser un véhicule ferroviaire, appartenant à l'ensemble de ferroutage précité, qui soit principalement construit à partir d'éléments classiques.The invention further proposes to make a railway vehicle, belonging to the aforementioned piggyback assembly, which is mainly constructed from conventional elements.

Un but supplémentaire de l'invention est de concevoir des organes de réglage, permettant d'adapter le dispositif de réception du véhicule routier, selon d'éventuelles contraintes de gabarit ferroviaire.A further object of the invention is to design adjustment members, allowing the device to be adapted reception of the road vehicle, according to possible rail gauge constraints.

L'invention vise enfin à proposer un ensemble de ferroutage, qui soit apte à charger tous les véhicules routiers conformes aux directives européennes en vigueur.Finally, the invention aims to provide a set of piggyback, which is able to load all road vehicles complying with European directives in force.

A cet effet, elle a pour objet un ensemble de ferroutage, comprenant un véhicule de transport ferroviaire, un organe de réception d'un véhicule routier, ainsi qu'au moins deux dispositifs de transfert, aptes à coopérer avec cet organe de réception,
dans lequel
le véhicule ferroviaire définit un volume médian de logement d'un corps de l'organe de réception, ce volume de logement étant ouvert latéralement sur un côté ouvert libre du véhicule ferroviaire, ce véhicule ferroviaire étant en outre pourvu de moyens assurant support du corps de l'organe de réception, dans une position de solidarisation de ce dernier, et chaque dispositif de transfert étant pourvu d'un organe de transfert mobile entre une position repliée et une position déployée, l'organe de réception étant creusé de moyens permettant le passage de chaque organe de transfert, dans ladite position de solidarisation, alors qu'il est prévu des moyens de déplacement de cet organe de réception, aptes à le déplacer entre ladite position de solidarisation et une position rehaussée par rapport à ce véhicule ferroviaire, en vue du transfert de cet organe de réception.For this purpose, it relates to a piggyback assembly, comprising a rail transport vehicle, a reception member of a road vehicle, and at least two transfer devices, adapted to cooperate with this receiving member,
in which
the railway vehicle defines a median housing volume of a body of the receiving member, this housing volume being open laterally on a free open side of the railway vehicle, said rail vehicle being further provided with means for supporting the body of the the receiving member, in a position of attachment of the latter, and each transfer device being provided with a movable transfer member between a folded position and an extended position, the receiving member being hollowed means for the passage each transfer member, in said securing position, while there is provided means for moving this receiving member, able to move it between said securing position and a raised position relative to the rail vehicle, for the transfer of this receiving member.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention

  • les moyens de support de l'organe de réception comprennent au moins une lisse, prévue sur le côté du véhicule ferroviaire opposé audit côté ouvert libre, ainsi qu'au moins un tirant, s'étendant en partie basse du véhicule ferroviaire ;
  • le corps de l'organe de réception possède une paroi latérale pourvue d'un renfoncement et/ou d'un épaulement, aptes à coopérer avec la ou chaque lisse ;
  • l'organe de réception est pourvu, à ses deux extrémités longitudinales, de becs destinés à reposer sur des plate-formes placées aux extrémités du véhicule ferroviaire ;
  • l'organe de transfert du dispositif de transfert est une glissière, qui est mobile horizontalement par rapport à un châssis de ce dispositif de transfert ;
  • les moyens de passage de l'organe de transfert comprennent au moins une encoche ménagée dans l'organe de réception ;
  • il est prévu plusieurs encoches, dont chacune est ménagée dans un bec correspondant de l'organe de réception ;
  • les moyens de déplacement appartiennent au dispositif de transfert ;
  • chaque glissière comprend un fond, ainsi qu'une partie supérieure, mobile par rapport à ce fond sous l'action des moyens de déplacement, qui sont notamment formés par au moins un vérin.
According to other features of the invention
  • the support means of the receiving member comprise at least one rail, provided on the side of the rail vehicle opposite said free open side, and at least one tie, extending in the lower part of the railway vehicle;
  • the body of the receiving member has a side wall provided with a recess and / or a shoulder, adapted to cooperate with the or each smooth;
  • the receiving member is provided, at its two longitudinal ends, spouts intended to rest on platforms placed at the ends of the railway vehicle;
  • the transfer member of the transfer device is a slide, which is movable horizontally relative to a frame of the transfer device;
  • the passage means of the transfer member comprise at least one notch formed in the receiving member;
  • there are several notches, each of which is formed in a corresponding nozzle of the receiving member;
  • the moving means belong to the transfer device;
  • each slide comprises a bottom and an upper portion movable relative to this bottom under the action of the displacement means, which are formed in particular by at least one jack.

L'invention a également pour objet un procédé de manutention de l'ensemble de ferroutage tel que défini ci-dessus, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes :

  1. a) on approche deux dispositifs de transfert des extrémités correspondantes de l'organe de réception, au niveau du côté ouvert libre du véhicule ferroviaire, jusqu'à ce que ces dispositifs de transfert soient quasiment au contact dudit véhicule ;
  2. b) on amène l'organe de transfert dans sa position déployée, en l'engageant au travers des moyens de passage de l'organe de réception ;
  3. c) on manoeuvre les moyens de déplacement, de manière à amener l'organe de réception dans sa position rehaussée ;
  4. d) on ramène l'organe de transfert dans sa position repliée ;et
  5. e) on désolidarise l'organe de réception par rapport au dispositif de transfert.
The subject of the invention is also a method for handling the piggyback assembly as defined above, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
  1. a) approaching two devices for transferring the corresponding ends of the receiving member, at the free open side of the railway vehicle, until these transfer devices are almost in contact with said vehicle;
  2. b) the transfer member is brought into its deployed position, by engaging it through the passage means of the receiving member;
  3. c) the moving means is operated so as to bring the receiving member into its raised position;
  4. d) returning the transfer member to its folded position;
  5. e) disengaging the receiving member from the transfer device.

Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :

  • on effectue au moins les étapes b) à d) en maintenant les dispositifs de transfert dans une configuration stabilisée, notamment par action de vérins de stabilisation ;
  • on manoeuvre les vérins de stabilisation des dispositifs de transfert, ainsi que des vérins de stabilisation du véhicule ferroviaire de manière à créer une légère pente formée par les plate-formes quasiment accolées dudit véhicule et des dispositifs de transfert afin de faciliter la mise en oeuvre de l'étape d).
According to other features of the invention:
  • performing at least steps b) to d) maintaining the transfer devices in a stabilized configuration, in particular by the action of stabilizing jacks;
  • the stabilization cylinders of the transfer devices and the stabilization cylinders of the rail vehicle are maneuvered so as to create a slight slope formed by the platforms almost contiguous with the vehicle and the transfer devices in order to facilitate the implementation of step d).

D'autres caractéristiques remarquables de l'invention ressortiront de la description qui va suivre d'un mode de réalisation, donnée à titre d'exemple non limitatif en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • les figures 1A, 1B et 1C sont des vues respectivement de dessus, de côté, ainsi qu'en coupe suivant la ligne I-I à la figure 1A, illustrant un wagon ferroviaire appartenant à l'ensemble de ferroutage de l'invention, dit « porteur » ;
  • la figure 2A est une vue de dessus, illustrant un dispositif de réception d'un véhicule routier, appartenant également à l'ensemble de ferroutage de l'invention, dit « tiroir » ;
  • les figures 2B, 2C et 2D sont des vues en coupe, selon les lignes II-II, III-III et IV-IV à la figure 2A ;
  • la figure 2E est une vue de côté, à plus grande échelle, illustrant un bec du tiroir des figures 2A à 2D ;
  • les figures 3A à 3F sont des vues de face illustrant différentes phases de la mise en oeuvre de l'ensemble de ferroutage de l'invention ; et
  • la figure 4 est une vue de côté, illustrant une glissière d'un organe de transfert appartenant à l'ensemble conforme à l'invention.
Other remarkable features of the invention will emerge from the following description of an embodiment given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the Figures 1A, 1B and 1 C are views respectively from above, from the side, as well as in section along line II to Figure 1A , illustrating a railway car belonging to the piggyback assembly of the invention, called "carrier";
  • the Figure 2A is a top view, illustrating a receiving device of a road vehicle, also belonging to the piggyback assembly of the invention, called "drawer";
  • the Figures 2B, 2C and 2D are cross-sectional views along the lines II-II, III-III and IV-IV at Figure 2A ;
  • the figure 2E is a side view, on a larger scale, illustrating a spout of the drawer of Figures 2A to 2D ;
  • the Figures 3A to 3F are front views illustrating different phases of the implementation of the piggyback assembly of the invention; and
  • the figure 4 is a side view, illustrating a slide of a transfer member belonging to the assembly according to the invention.

Comme illustré aux figures 1A à 1C, l'ensemble de ferroutage de l'invention comprend tout d'abord un wagon ferroviaire, désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 2.As illustrated in Figures 1A to 1C , the piggyback assembly of the invention firstly comprises a rail car, generally designated by the reference 2.

Ce wagon porteur comporte un boggie avant 4, ainsi qu'un boggie arrière 6, destinés à reposer sur des rails R. Chaque boggie supporte une plate-forme d'extrémité, respectivement 8 et arrière 10.This carrier wagon comprises a front bogie 4 and a rear bogie 6, intended to rest on rails R. Each bogie supports an end platform, respectively 8 and rear 10.

Chaque plate-forme, sur laquelle repose une sellette d'attelage correspondante 12, 14, dans le cas du transport des semi-remorques non attelés, est bordée d'un tablier intérieur 16, 18, fixé par exemple par soudage. Deux plages respectives 20 et 22 s'étendent à partir de l'extrémité inférieure d'un tablier correspondant 16 ou 18.Each platform, on which rests a corresponding fifth wheel coupling 12, 14, in the case of the transport of non-coupled semi-trailers, is lined with an inner apron 16, 18, fixed for example by welding. Two respective ranges 20 and 22 extend from the lower end of a corresponding apron 16 or 18.

Par ailleurs, différents ergots, dont la fonction sera précisée dans ce qui suit, sont prévus sur le wagon 2. Ainsi, deux paires d'ergots latéraux 26, 28 font saillie à partir de la surface supérieure des plate-formes 8 et 10. En outre, deux paires supplémentaires d'ergots médians 30 et 32 sont prévus sur les plages 20 et 22.Furthermore, different pins, whose function will be specified in the following, are provided on the car 2. Thus, two pairs of lateral pins 26, 28 project from the upper surface of the platforms 8 and 10. In addition, two additional pairs of middle pins 30 and 32 are provided on the pads 20 and 22.

Les tabliers en regard 16 et 18 sont reliés par deux lisses 34 et 36, s'étendant l'une au-dessous de l'autre, au niveau d'un premier côté du wagon 2. De surcroît, les deux plages en regard 20 et 22 sont mutuellement reliées par un tirant bas 38, s'étendant selon l'axe principal A du wagon 2.The facing aprons 16 and 18 are connected by two rails 34 and 36, extending one below the other, at a first side of the wagon 2. In addition, the two facing ranges 20 and 22 are mutually connected by a lower link 38, extending along the main axis A of the car 2.

Il y a lieu de remarquer que les lisses 34 et 36, ainsi que le tirant 38, peuvent permettre le passage de différentes lignes, en particulier d'air comprimé et d'électricité, nécessaires au bon fonctionnement du convoi ferroviaire.It should be noted that the rails 34 and 36, and the tie rod 38, can allow the passage of different lines, in particular compressed air and electricity, necessary for the proper operation of the railway train.

Le wagon ferroviaire est construit de façon à respecter parfaitement, en particulier en partie basse, les gabarits ferroviaires courants.The railway wagon is built in such a way as to respect perfectly, particularly at the bottom, the standard railway gauges.

Comme le montre notamment la figure 1C, la jonction entre chaque plate-forme, en l'occurrence 8, et la plage qui lui est adjacente, en l'occurrence 20, peut être renforcée au moyen d'une équerre 40. Par ailleurs, plusieurs vérins, dont un seul 42 est illustré, sont prévus au voisinage des tabliers 16 et 18.As shown in particular figure 1C , the junction between each platform, in this case 8, and the adjacent range, in this case 20, can be reinforced by means of a bracket 40. In addition, several jacks, including a single 42 is illustrated, are provided in the vicinity of the aprons 16 and 18.

En faisant plus particulièrement référence à la figure 1A, la partie médiane du wagon porteur 2, située entre les plate-formes 8 et 10, est uniquement formée des lisses 34 et 36, ainsi que du tirant bas 38. Ceci contribue ainsi à créer, dans cette partie médiane, un volume libre V, ouvert latéralement sur le côté 2' opposé aux lisses 34 et 36.With particular reference to the Figure 1A , the middle part of the carrier wagon 2, located between the platforms 8 and 10, is formed only of the rails 34 and 36, as well as the low tug 38. This thus contributes to create, in this middle part, a free volume V , open laterally on the side 2 'opposite to the rails 34 and 36.

Ceci autorise donc un déchargement latéral, selon la flèche f, par ce côté ouvert libre 2'. Cette possibilité de déchargement latéral sera explicitée dans ce qui suit.This therefore allows lateral unloading, according to the arrow f, by this free open side 2 '. This possibility of lateral unloading will be explained in the following.

L'ensemble de ferroutage selon l'invention comprend également un tiroir 102, formant dispositif de réception d'au moins un véhicule routier, tel qu'un poids lourd, qui n'est pas représenté sur les figures.The piggyback assembly according to the invention also comprises a drawer 102, forming a device for receiving at least one road vehicle, such as a truck, which is not shown in the figures.

Ce tiroir possède un corps 104, présentant une forme de U, en coupe transversale. Ce dernier est pourvu d'un plancher 106, dont la face supérieure est renforcée d'une nervure longitudinale 108, ainsi que de différentes nervures transversales. Il peut ainsi être prévu une nervure transversale médiane 110, ainsi que deux nervures transversales d'extrémité 112.This drawer has a body 104, having a U-shape, in cross section. The latter is provided with a floor 106, the upper face is reinforced with a longitudinal rib 108, as well as different transverse ribs. It can thus be provided a median transverse rib 110, as well as two transverse end ribs 112.

Le plancher du tiroir sera aménagé pour recevoir des cales permettant d'immobiliser les roues des véhicules routiers pendant le transport ferroviaire.The floor of the drawer will be arranged to receive shims to immobilize the wheels of road vehicles during rail transport.

Différents trous, non représentés, sont en outre ménagés dans ce plancher, afin de recevoir les ergots 30 et 32. Enfin, une entaille axiale 114 est ménagée sur la face inférieure de ce plancher, afin de permettre le logement du tirant 38.Different holes, not shown, are further provided in this floor, to receive the pins 30 and 32. Finally, an axial notch 114 is formed on the underside of this floor, to allow the housing of the tie rod 38.

Le plancher 106 est prolongé par deux parois latérales porteuses 116 et 118. Il est à noter que l'une 116 de ces parois, destinée à être reçue sur le côté latéral ouvert 2' du wagon 2, est entièrement lisse. En revanche, l'autre paroi 118 présente, sur sa face extérieure, un renfoncement médian 120, ainsi qu'un épaulement inférieur 122.The floor 106 is extended by two supporting side walls 116 and 118. It should be noted that one of these 116 walls, intended to be received on the open side side 2 'of the car 2, is completely smooth. On the other hand, the other wall 118 has, on its outer face, a median recess 120, as well as a lower shoulder 122.

Sur les figures 2B à 2D, les lisses 34 et 36 sont représentées en traits mixtes, dans la position de solidarisation, par gravité, du tiroir 102 sur le wagon porteur 2. On peut noter que la hauteur du renfoncement 120 est supérieure à celle de la lisse haute 34, ce qui leur confère une possibilité de débattement vertical, nécessaire à la fois pour le déverrouillage du tiroir, mais aussi pour son calage éventuel pour la circulation sur tous les réseaux ci-après, alors que la lisse basse 36 repose contre la face inférieure de l'épaulement 122. Le volume médian V du wagon permet donc le logement du corps 104 du tiroir.On the Figures 2B to 2D , the rails 34 and 36 are shown in phantom, in the position of attachment, by gravity, the drawer 102 on the carrier wagon 2. It may be noted that the height of the recess 120 is greater than that of the upper rail 34, which which gives them a possibility of vertical travel, necessary both for the unlocking of the drawer, but also for its possible setting for traffic on all the networks below, while the low rail 36 rests against the underside of the shoulder 122. The median volume V of the wagon therefore allows the housing 104 of the drawer.

En comparant les figures 2C et 2D, on constate que l'épaisseur des parois latérales 116 et 118 peut éventuellement être augmentée vers les extrémités du tiroir 102. Ceci permet un renforcement éventuel des becs décrits ci-dessous, supportant le tiroir et sa charge.Comparing the Figures 2C and 2D it is found that the thickness of the side walls 116 and 118 may optionally be increased towards the ends of the drawer 102. This allows a possible reinforcement of the beaks described below, supporting the drawer and its load.

Des possibilités d'amarrage des caisses des véhicules routiers aux parties hautes des parois latérales pourront être prévues. De plus, ces parois pourront être surélevées par des structures plus légères destinées à empêcher les débattements excessifs des parties hautes des caisses des véhicules routiers susceptibles d'engager le gabarit ferroviaire pendant le transport.Possibilities of mooring the boxes of road vehicles to the upper parts of the side walls may be provided. In addition, these walls can be raised by lighter structures designed to prevent Excessive clearance of the upper parts of the bodies of road vehicles likely to engage the railway gauge during transport.

En extrémité de plancher du tiroir sont prévues de petites rampes relevables, dont la longueur est, par exemple de 45 centimètres, pour faciliter l'accès des véhicules routiers à l'intérieur du tiroir malgré le faible dénivelé (une vingtaine de centimètres seulement) entre le dessus de la traverse d'extrémité du plancher du tiroir et le sol de la piste routière.At the end of the floor of the drawer are provided small liftable ramps, whose length is, for example 45 centimeters, to facilitate access road vehicles inside the drawer despite the slight difference in height (about twenty centimeters only) between the top of the end beam of the drawer floor and the floor of the roadway.

Les parois latérales 116 et 118 sont prolongées à leurs deux extrémités par des becs latéraux 124, prévus ainsi au nombre de quatre. Ces becs, qui sont destinés à reposer sur les plates-formes 8 et 10 du wagon 2, sont creusés de trous borgnes non représentés, destinés à recevoir les ergots 26 et 28, dont sont munies ces plates-formes. Des encoches 126, destinées comme on le verra dans ce qui suit au passage de glissières, sont en outre ménagées dans la face inférieure de ces becs 124 (voir notamment figure 2E).The side walls 116 and 118 are extended at their two ends by side jaws 124, thus provided four in number. These nozzles, which are intended to rest on the platforms 8 and 10 of the car 2, are dug unrepresented blind holes for receiving the lugs 26 and 28, which are provided with these platforms. Notches 126, intended as will be seen in the following passage of slides, are further provided in the underside of these beaks 124 (see in particular figure 2E ).

L'ensemble de ferroutage selon l'invention comprend enfin un dispositif assurant le transfert du tiroir 102. Ce dispositif, dit « transbordeur », qui est affecté dans son ensemble de la référence 202, est plus particulièrement visible sur les figures 3A à 3F.The piggyback assembly according to the invention finally comprises a device ensuring the transfer of the drawer 102. This device, called "transloader", which is assigned in its entirety of the reference 202, is more particularly visible on the Figures 3A to 3F .

Il comprend un châssis 204, monté sur des roues 206, qui supporte une cabine de conduite 208. La partie supérieure de ce châssis 204 constitue une plateforme sur laquelle sont montées une ou plusieurs glissière(s) 210, qui sont équipées de galets 212, afin d'en assurer un mouvement plus aisé.It comprises a frame 204, mounted on wheels 206, which supports a driving cabin 208. The upper part of this frame 204 constitutes a platform on which are mounted one or more slide (s) 210, which are equipped with rollers 212, to ensure easier movement.

Comme le montre la figure 4, chaque glissière 210 comprend un fond 210', ainsi qu'une partie supérieure mobile 210", qui peut être déplacée à l'opposé du fond par l'intermédiaire de vérins 214. Cette partie supérieure est, en outre, pourvue de deux paires d'épaulements 216, délimitant ainsi deux logements 217 destinés à recevoir la face inférieure des becs 124.As shown in figure 4 each slide 210 includes a bottom 210 'and a movable upper portion 210 "which can be moved away from the bottom by 214. This upper part is further provided with two pairs of shoulders 216, thus delimiting two housings 217 intended to receive the lower face of the beaks 124.

Ces vérins incorporés permettent ainsi le soulèvement de la partie supérieure 210" de la glissière, en vue du déverrouillage des ergots 26, 28, 30 et 32, ainsi que du tirant axial bas 38, assurant pendant le trajet ferroviaire la parfaite solidarisation entre le wagon porteur 2 et le tiroir 102.These incorporated cylinders thus allow the lifting of the upper portion 210 "of the slide, for the unlocking of the pins 26, 28, 30 and 32, and the axial bottom tie rod 38, ensuring during the rail travel the perfect connection between the wagon carrier 2 and the drawer 102.

Il est en outre prévu un palpeur 214, de type connu en soi, qui permet d'ajuster les niveaux des plateaux du wagon et du dispositif de transfert, comme cela sera décrit dans ce qui suit.There is further provided a feeler 214, of a type known per se, which makes it possible to adjust the levels of the trays of the wagon and the transfer device, as will be described in the following.

Des vérins, dont un seul 216 est représenté, assurent la mise en mouvement des glissières, selon un axe globalement horizontal. Des vérins supplémentaires 218 assurent en outre la levée de l'ensemble du dispositif de transfert 202, pour sa mise à niveau avec le plateau du wagon correspondant.Cylinders, of which only one 216 is shown, ensure the movement of the slides, along a generally horizontal axis. Additional cylinders 218 further ensure the lifting of the entire transfer device 202, for its leveling with the corresponding wagon tray.

Le fonctionnement de l'ensemble de ferroutage décrit ci-dessus va maintenant être explicité, en référence aux figures 3A à 3F. Sur ces figures, seul un dispositif de transfert 202 est illustré. Il doit être entendu que deux de ces dispositifs sont impérativement prévus au niveau de chaque extrémité du tiroir 102, de manière à assurer un déchargement satisfaisant de ce dernier.The operation of the piggyback assembly described above will now be explained, with reference to Figures 3A to 3F . In these figures, only a transfer device 202 is illustrated. It should be understood that two of these devices are imperatively provided at each end of the drawer 102, so as to ensure a satisfactory discharge of the latter.

A la figure 3A, le véhicule de transport ferroviaire 2 et le tiroir 102 sont solidaires, par coopération des lisses 34, 36 et du tirant 38, respectivement avec le renfoncement 120, l'épaulement 122 et l'entaille 114, ainsi que par le maintien des ergots dans leur logement. On suppose que ce véhicule ferroviaire 2 vient d'arriver sur le site de déchargement.To the figure 3A , the rail transport vehicle 2 and the drawer 102 are secured, by cooperation of the rails 34, 36 and the tie rod 38, respectively with the recess 120, the shoulder 122 and the notch 114, as well as by the holding of the pins in their housing. It is assumed that this rail vehicle 2 has just arrived at the unloading site.

Il s'agit alors de transférer le tiroir 102 au moyen des dispositifs 202. A cet effet, on approche chacun de ces derniers du wagon 2, au niveau de son côté latéral 2', c'est-à-dire au-delà de la paroi latérale 116 du tiroir 102, jusqu'à assurer leur contact mutuel direct. Ce dernier correspond à un écartement très réduit, par exemple inférieur à 1 ou 2 centimètres, entre le wagon 2 et les dispositifs 202.It is then a question of transferring the slide 102 by means of the devices 202. For this purpose, each of these wagon 2 is approached, at its lateral side 2 ', that is to say beyond the side wall 116 of the drawer 102, to ensure their direct mutual contact. The latter corresponds to a very small spacing, for example less than 1 or 2 centimeters, between the wagon 2 and the devices 202.

Puis, comme le montre la figure 3B, on manoeuvre les vérins 42, de manière à stabiliser le wagon 2, en le « béquillant », pour éviter tout mouvement intempestif de celui-ci pendant la manutention du tiroir 102 et de sa charge.Then, as shown in figure 3B , the actuators 42 are maneuvered so as to stabilize the car 2, by "béquillant", to prevent inadvertent movement thereof during handling of the drawer 102 and its load.

Par ailleurs, toujours en référence à la figure 3B, on manoeuvre les vérins 218 du dispositif de transfert 202, de manière à soulever ce dernier, selon la flèche F1. On place ainsi, de façon avantageuse, la paroi supérieure du châssis 204 légèrement au-dessus des plate-formes 8 et 10 du wagon 2.Moreover, again with reference to the figure 3B the jacks 218 of the transfer device 202 are maneuvered so as to raise the latter, according to the arrow F 1 . Thus, the upper wall of the frame 204 is advantageously placed slightly above the platforms 8 and 10 of the wagon 2.

Cette opération permet la mise en place du palpeur 214, qui est manoeuvré horizontalement selon la flèche F2. Celui-ci contrôle ensuite la mise à niveau exacte de la plate-forme du transbordeur 202 avec la plate-forme 8 du wagon porteur 2.This operation allows the establishment of the probe 214, which is operated horizontally according to the arrow F 2 . This then controls the exact leveling of the platform of the ferry 202 with the platform 8 of the carrier wagon 2.

Il s'agit ensuite, comme le montre le figure 3C , de déplacer les glissières 210 de façon à les engager dans les encoches 126 prévues à cet effet dans les becs 124 du tiroir 102. Un tel déplacement globalement horizontal, qui est initié par le vérin 216, est matérialisé par la flèche F3.It is then, as shown by figure 3C , to move the slides 210 so as to engage in the notches 126 provided for this purpose in the spouts 124 of the drawer 102. Such a generally horizontal displacement, which is initiated by the cylinder 216, is represented by the arrow F 3 .

Au terme de ce mouvement, les deux logements 217 de chaque glissière 210 se trouvent au droit d'un bec 124 correspondant. La partie supérieure de la glissière 210 est alors soulevée, par exemple d'une dizaine de centimètres (flèche F4), par les vérins 214 incorporés à ladite glissière, de façon à obtenir le déverrouillage des ergots 26, 28, 30 et 32 et du tirant bas 38. Ces becs sont alors reçus dans les logements 217 de la glissière 210, comme illustré à la figure 3D.At the end of this movement, the two housings 217 of each slide 210 are at the right of a corresponding nozzle 124. The upper part of the slide 210 is then raised, for example about ten centimeters (arrow F 4 ), by the cylinders 214 incorporated in said slideway, so as to obtain the unlocking of the lugs 26, 28, 30 and 32 and the low tug 38. These beaks are then received in the housings 217 of the slideway 210, as shown in the 3D figure .

Ensuite, comme représenté à la figure 3E, on déplace à nouveau la glissière, de façon horizontale. Un tel mouvement, matérialisé par la flèche F5, intervient selon une direction horizontale, dans le sens opposé de celui de la figure 3C.Then, as shown in figure 3E the slide is moved horizontally again. Such a movement, represented by the arrow F 5 , occurs in a horizontal direction, in the opposite direction to that of the figure 3C .

Dans l'agencement de la figure 3E, le plancher 106 du tiroir 102 se trouve placé au-dessus du sol, étant donné que les vérins 218 sont toujours en service. Par ailleurs, la wagon 2 reste également maintenu sur vérins, avec les freins serrés, afin de se prémunir de tout mouvement intempestif.In the layout of the figure 3E , the floor 106 of the drawer 102 is placed above the ground, since the cylinders 218 are still in use. In addition, the car 2 also remains on cylinders, with the brakes tight, to guard against inadvertent movement.

Enfin, en référence à la figure 3F, on rétracte les vérins 214 de la glissière puis les vérins 218 du dispositif de transfert ou transbordeur 202. Ce dernier redescend alors vers le bas, selon la flèche verticale F6.Finally, with reference to figure 3F the cylinders 214 of the slide are retracted and then the jacks 218 of the transfer device or transfer device 202. This latter then descends downwards along the vertical arrow F 6 .

Ainsi, le tiroir 102 repose désormais sur le sol, en étant désolidarisé du dispositif de transfert 202. Ce dernier peut donc se retirer, de façon à gagner un autre poste de travail. Par ailleurs, le véhicule routier, initialement reçu sur le tiroir 102, peut en être libéré, afin de se déplacer de manière autonome.Thus, the drawer 102 now rests on the ground, being disconnected from the transfer device 202. The latter can withdraw, so as to win another workstation. Moreover, the road vehicle, initially received on the drawer 102, can be released, in order to move autonomously.

Pour obtenir une parfaite synchronisation des deux engins de transfert 202 et obtenir un mouvement rationnel du tiroir 102, rigoureusement perpendiculaire à l'axe de la voie ferrée et identique à chaque extrémité du wagon porteur, les manoeuvres de l'un des deux transbordeurs sont ou doivent être asservies à celles de l'autre par un dispositif radio, infrarouge, ou analogue, dès l'accostage des transbordeurs au wagon porteur.To obtain a perfect synchronization of the two transfer apparatus 202 and to obtain a rational movement of the slide 102, strictly perpendicular to the axis of the railway and identical to each end of the carrier wagon, the maneuvers of one of the two transloaders are or must be enslaved to those of the other by a radio device, infrared, or the like, from the docking of the ferries to the wagon carrier.

De plus, par action coordonnée sur les vérins 42 du wagon porteur et les vérins 218 du dispositif de transport 202, on donne une légère pente dans le sens de la manoeuvre prévue à la surface constituée par les plateformes accolées du wagon porteur et des transbordeurs, sur lesquelles roulent les glissières 210 de façon à réduire au maximum l'effort de translation appliqué sur ces glissières pour obtenir leur mise en mouvement lorsqu'elles sont chargées par le tiroir.Moreover, by coordinated action on the cylinders 42 of the carrier wagon and the jacks 218 of the transport device 202, a slight slope is given in the direction of the maneuver provided on the surface constituted by the contiguous platforms of the wagon and the ferries, on which roll the slides 210 so as to minimize the translational force applied to these slides to get their movement when loaded by the drawer.

Compte tenu du faible espace disponible entre le gabarit des véhicules routiers (2,55 mètres ou même 2,60 mètres pour les frigorifiques) et celui des véhicules ferroviaires, on pourra utilement prévoir pour la réalisation des wagons porteurs de la présente invention, un dispositif de décentrement des caisses dans les courbes. Ceci permettrait de gagner un peu d'épaisseur pour la réalisation des parois verticales des tiroirs, en particulier ceux de 17 mètres susceptibles de recevoir des semi-remorques routières attelées à leurs tracteurs.Given the small space available between the gauge of road vehicles (2.55 meters or even 2.60 meters for refrigerators) and that of rail vehicles, it will be useful to provide for the realization of the carrying wagons of the present invention, a device decentering crates into curves. This would save a little thickness for the realization of the vertical walls of the drawers, especially those of 17 meters likely to receive semi-trailers tied to their tractors.

Les dessins annexés supposent une utilisation des véhicules sur des trajets où des dérogations auront été obtenues en ce qui concerne « l'engagement » des gabarits ferroviaires en partie basse. Toutefois, ces véhicules pourraient circuler à vide ou chargés de véhicules routiers à hauteur réduite par interposition de cales aplaties d'une vingtaine de centimètres entre porteurs et tiroirs.The attached drawings assume the use of vehicles on routes where derogations have been obtained with regard to the "commitment" of the railway gauge at the bottom. However, these vehicles could circulate empty or loaded with road vehicles at reduced height by interposing spacers flattened about twenty centimeters between carriers and drawers.

Il est à noter que les transbordeurs peuvent être assez faiblement dimensionnés, car les manutentions de l'organe de réception se font toujours transbordeurs à l'arrêt et calés par leurs vérins.It should be noted that the ferries can be fairly small size, handling handling of the receiving member are always transloaders stopped and stalled by their cylinders.

Il est également à noter que les glissières ne se déplacent à vide ou en charge qu'après mise en contact des plates-formes du wagon porteur et du transbordeur Ceci constitue une différence substantielle avec le système dénommé « GIMA » qui suppose le lancement entre wagon et transbordeur, séparés par une quarantaine de centimètres, d'une poutre supportant la glissière et sa charge.It should also be noted that the slides move empty or loaded only after contacting the platforms of the carrier wagon and the ferry This constitutes a substantial difference with the system. called "GIMA" which assumes the launch between wagon and ferry, separated by a quarantine centimeters, a beam supporting the slide and its load.

Il est à noter que le principe du tiroir, qui permet en fait la réalisation de planchers mobiles longs (13 à 17 mètres), lourdement chargés (40 tonnes) par adjonction de deux parois raidisseuses latérales pourrait s'appliquer à la construction des wagons d'une « route roulante » à grandes roues (920 mm). En effet, il suffirait d'utiliser des tiroirs dont le mouvement vertical (60 cm environ) serait commandé par des vérins montés sur le wagon porteur et prenant appui sous les becs du tiroir.It should be noted that the principle of the drawer, which allows the realization of long mobile floors (13 to 17 meters), heavily loaded (40 tons) by adding two side stiffening walls could be applied to the construction of wagons d 'a rolling road' with large wheels (920 mm). Indeed, it would be sufficient to use drawers whose vertical movement (60 cm) would be controlled by jacks mounted on the carrying wagon and supported by the spouts of the drawer.

De plus, le mouvement de ce tiroir pourrait être contrôlé par des glissières solidaires des tabliers intérieurs 16 et 18 du wagon porteur qui serait alors « symétrique », puisque muni de deux lisses basses 36 et d'un tirant bas 38. Lorsque les tiroirs seraient placés en position haute, on pourrait ainsi assurer une continuité entre les planchers des wagons du train, permettant le chargement des véhicules routiers à partir de l'une des extrémités de ce train.In addition, the movement of this drawer could be controlled by slides secured to the inner aprons 16 and 18 of the carrier wagon which would then be "symmetrical", since provided with two low rails 36 and a low pulling 38. When the drawers would be placed in the upper position, it could thus ensure continuity between the floors of the train cars, allowing the loading of road vehicles from one end of the train.

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  1. Set for rail-road transport, comprising a railway transport vehicle (2), a road vehicle receiving element (102), as well as at least two transfer devices (202) suitable for co-operating with this receiving element, the railway vehicle (2) defines a median volume (V) for housing a body (104) of the receiving element (102), this housing volume being laterally open on a free open side (2') of the railway vehicle, this railway vehicle also being provided with means (34, 36 and 38) giving support of the body (104) of the receiving element, in a position of securing the latter, characterized in that each transfer device (202) is provided with a transfer element (210) which is moveable between a withdrawn position and an extended position, the receiving element being recessed with means (126) with which each transfer element (210) can move into the said securing position, while means (214) are provided for displacing this receiving element, these means being suitable for displacing it between the said securing position and a position which is raised with respect to this railway vehicle, for the purpose of transferring this receiving element.
  2. Set for rail-road transport according to Claim 1, characterized in that the means of supporting the receiving element (102) comprise at least one longitudinal girder (34 and 36), provided on the railway vehicle side opposite the said free open side (2'), as well as at least one tie (38), running along the lower part of the railway vehicle.
  3. Set for rail-road transport according to Claim 2, characterized in that the body (104) of the receiving element (102) has a side wall provided with a cavity (120) and/or shoulder (122), suitable for co-operating with the or each longitudinal girder (34 and 36).
  4. Set for rail-road transport according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (102) is provided, at its two longitudinal ends, with noses (124) intended to rest on platforms (8 and 10) placed at the ends of the railway vehicle (2).
  5. Set for rail-road transport according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transfer device (202) transfer element is a slide (210), which is moveable horizontally with respect to a chassis (204) of this transfer device.
  6. Set for rail-road transport according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means of movement of the transfer element (210) comprise at least one recess (126) formed in the receiving element (102).
  7. Set for rail-road transport according to Claims 4 and 6, characterized in that a plurality of recesses (126) are provided for, each of which is formed in a corresponding nose (124) of the receiving element.
  8. Set for rail-road transport according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the displacement means (214) belong to the transfer device (202) .
  9. Set for rail-road transport according to Claims 5 and 8, characterized in that each slide comprises a base (210'), as well as a top part (210''), which is moveable with respect to this base under the action of the displacement means which are, in particular, formed by at least one jack (214).
  10. Method for handling the set for rail-road transport according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following stages:
    a) two transfer devices (202) are brought close to the corresponding ends of the receiving element (102), on the free open side (2') of the railway vehicle (2) until these transfer devices are almost in contact with the said vehicle (2),
    b) the transfer element (210) is brought to its extended position, engaging it through the passing means (126) of the receiving element (102),
    c) the displacement means (214) are operated so as to bring the receiving element (102) to its raised position,
    d) the transfer element is brought back to its withdrawn position and
    e) the receiving element (102) is released with respect to the transfer device (202).
  11. Method according to Claim 10, characterized in that at least stages b) to d) are carried out, the transfer devices (202) being held in a stabilized configuration, particularly by the action of stabilizing jacks (218).
  12. Method according to Claim 11, characterized in that the transfer device (202) stabilizing jacks (218), as well as railway vehicle (2) stabilizing jacks (42) are operated so as to create a slight slope formed by the almost coupled platforms of the said vehicle (2) and of the transfer devices (202) in order to assist the implementation of stage d).
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